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Topic: Alan Mannus

Posted By: zizu Kilbane
Subject: Alan Mannus
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 1:00pm

Mannus not taking up N Ireland call-up

Wednesday, 12 May 2010 17:37

Alan Mannus not taking up place in Northern Ireland squad.

AlanMannus Shamrock Rovers have contacted the Irish Football Association to confirm that Hoops goalkeeper, Alan Mannus will not travel with the Northern Ireland squad on their upcoming American tour.

After discussions between Mannus, Hoops boss, Michael O�Neill and Northern Ireland manager, Nigel Worthington, Mannus has decided not to take up his place in the squad.

Northern Ireland will take on Turkey in Connecticut on May 26, and then travel to Chile for a game on May 30. While the Hoops are due to face Bohemians in the Airtricity League on May 29, and Derry City in the EA Sports Cup on June 1.

O�Neill said: �I feel sympathy for Alan at having to miss this opportunity; however he did not want to miss any Rovers games, particularly at this stage of the season. He has been in fantastic form this season and I am sure he will be included in future Northern Ireland squads.�

Mannus added: �Although I am disappointed to miss out on the tour, my priority at this time is with my club. I look forward to being included in future Northern Ireland squads.�

He would have missed the Boh's game had he went. Fair play to the lad, he's been really solid this year

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"Sometimes, sh*t happens, someone's gotta deal with it, and who ya gonna call?"

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Posted By: criostoir Óg
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 1:03pm

Had he not been capped 4 times already I would have said Trap should call him up whilst they're away, would make me laugh anyway!

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What happens on away trips, stays on away trips...except syphilis!

Posted By: The Saint
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 1:03pm

Jaysus fair play to him

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FAIlure

Good shot, lovely ............ oh good jaysus

Posted By: zizu Kilbane
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 1:04pm

I think O'Neill and Worthington are old team mates, so maybe MON just had a quiet word in the ear

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"Sometimes, sh*t happens, someone's gotta deal with it, and who ya gonna call?"

Posted By: Shoco
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 1:53pm

if this was a player that could play for us would anyone be giving him praise?

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YOUR 3 IN A ROW LEAGUE CHAMPIONS

Posted By: FREEWHEELER
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 5:10pm

For a Mickey Mouse tour of America this is the right decision and if it was another L of I player called up for the Republic, I'd say the same. Good news for us.

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We'll never die, we'll never die, we'll keep the Green Flag flying high......Shamrock Rovers will never die, we'll keep the Green Flag Flying high. 19 Leagues and 25 Cups.....

Posted By: The Boy Z
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 5:17pm

turning his back on his country

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Theres only one sport that matters..

Posted By: billybob
Date Posted: 12 May 2010 at 6:10pm

The Boy Z wrote:

turning his back on his country

Sure folk on here would only slate him if he was elligble to play fror the ROI

Posted By: AndyMc
Date Posted: 16 May 2010 at 7:41am

The Boy Z wrote:

turning his back on his country

Beat me to it

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Jay: Your dad does

Simon: Does he?

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Posted By: Sham157
Date Posted: 16 May 2010 at 8:49am

The Boy Z wrote:

turning his back on his pub

Well said z